I've been searching around and now I'm posting and hoping those with many miles of experience can reply.

I'm new to Cobras and my MKIV has 17" wheels with old tires (but 1,200 miles). For safety's sake, I'll replace them. But with a 2,200lb car and ~450hp, what tire is best for street use? I'm looking for less wheelspin in spirited driving, while also being able to turn and stop. Again, performance (in dry) and safety to me go hand in hand. I've been driving the car in cold weather and of course there's NO traction. I do not care about treadwear life or tire cost. This is a very limited, nice weather car only. I want a tire that will help me keep the car ON THE ROAD!

On my old GTO with 600ft/lbs, I used Nitto drag radials in the rear. I had to because everything else just spun. It wasn't bad handling overall, but a `65 GTO is no Cobra in terms of handling anyway. That car weighed 3,400lbs.

So:

M/T? Which ones?
Drag radials on the back?
Michelin PS?
etc.

My current sizes are: 245/45R17, and 315/35R17.